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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 662.20 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 662.20 and 283.44 is: 391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 662.20 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/662.20 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 662.20 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 187,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,693.97/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.03

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